Milton McGriggs
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 180 lb (82 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| Position: | Quarterback | ||||||||||||
| College: | Fort Hays State | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1990: undrafted | ||||||||||||
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Milton McGriggs is an American former professional football quarterback who played one season with the Columbus Thunderbolts of the Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football at Fort Hays State University.
Early life
McGriggs played college football for the Fort Hays State Tigers of Fort Hays State University.[1] He started three games during his junior year as an option quarterback, completing 15 of 29 passes for 160 yards and two touchdowns.[2] He was a starter and letterman as a senior in 1989 as well.[2][3]
Professional career
McGriggs signed with the Cleveland Thunderbolts of the Arena Football League on May 20, 1991.[4] Due to an in injury to Bryan Brock, Harris started the June 13 game against the Orlando Predators but was replaced in the second half by Major Harris.[5][6] McGriggs was placed on injured reserve, and later activated on July 25, 1991.[7] He played in six games overall during the 1991 season, completing 12 of 23 passes (52.2%) for 70 yards on offense while also rushing seven times for 20 yards and one touchdown.[8][1] On defense, he recorded nine solo tackles, one assisted tackle, two sacks, and one pass breakup.[8]
References
- ^ a b "MILTON MCGRIGGS". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ a b Catt, Brad (August 29, 1989). "Fort Hays State goes through changes". The Salina Journal. pp. F13. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ "Other Games". The Wichita Eagle. September 16, 1989. pp. 4B. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ "Transactions". The Stuart News. May 21, 1991. pp. C2. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ "Harris discovers Columbus needs help". The Pittsburgh Press. June 11, 1991. pp. B2. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ^ Kovacevic, Dejan (June 27, 1991). "Harris major factor in the great indoors". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. pp. W9. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ^ "Transactions". Tyler Morning Telegraph. Associated Press. July 26, 1991. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ^ a b "Milton McGriggs". ArenaFan.com. Retrieved July 16, 2025.